Another Japanese standout could be on his way to the majors after all. Right-handed pitcher Takahiro Norimoto, a prolific strikeout artist during his 13 seasons with Nippon Professional Baseball’s ...

Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, led by stars Shohei Ohtani and Munetaka Murakami, faces hurdles due to the ...

Seiya Suzuki was excited to play a key role for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic three years ago, but an injury in ...

The San Francisco Giants picked up an intriguing new reliever on Friday, though his impact won't come right away.

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Tatsuya Imai and Munetaka Murakami are headed to the majors — but one of the remaining Japanese players negotiating with MLB teams might not follow. Right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi, a longtime ...

The crack of the bat. The growing crescendo of cheers as the ball flew over the outfield fence. The flashing lights in celebration of the home run. The jubilation of the team and stadium announcer as ...

Kona Takahashi has a 3.39 ERA over 11 seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Yosuke Hayasaka / The Yomiuri Shimbun via Associated Press Right-handed pitcher Kona Takahashi, whose posting ...

World Baseball Classic final. Japan ahead of the United States by a run. Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Full count. Shohei Ohtani on the mound. Mike Trout in the batter’s box. The slider. The swing.